The Centre has given approval to a modified detailed project report (DPR) of the Ujh Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Jammu and Kashmir at an estimated cost of Rs 9,167 crore, an official spokesman said on Saturday. The Central Advisory Committee for consideration of techno-economic viability of major and medium irrigation, flood control and multipurpose project […]
Srinagar: Protests erupted in north Kashmir’s Pattan area of Baramulla district after an army man passed lewd remarks on a local girl. As per a report by a local news agency, an Army Commanding Officer Saturday pacified angry mob and stopped the issue getting snowballed into a major controversy when he ‘apologized’ to people who […]
On August 5, 2019, the republic of India was supposed to have brought the bright light of Indian constitutionalism to Kashmir. Instead, it has created an even more ominous darkness. The light of Indian constitutionalism is itself dimming. The latest exhibit is the Supreme Court’s order in the petitions asking for restoration of 4G access in […]
Srinagar: Police today claimed to have busted LeT module, hideout in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Police in a statement said that, acting on a reliable information, Budgam Police, 53 RR army and 153 BN CRPF during a search operation, arrested one top militant associate of LeT namely Zahoor Wani from village Arizal of Police station […]
Cherry harvesting is about to start in the Valley, but despite a good crop, the growers of the perishable fruit are a worried lot. While they are expecting 13,000 metric tonnes (MTS) yield, growers fear they may not be able to export the fruit or find buyers outside due to the shut mandis/markets owing to […]
Budgam: Charred utensils, broken furniture and spilt food stocks are all that meet the eye in Nasrullah Pora village in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. It has been a week since the Jammu and Kashmir Police raided the locality after residents attempted to pray at a local mosque despite the lockdown due to Covid-19, but terrified villagers […]
Srinagar, May 15 (KNS): Continuing its efforts to root out the menace of drugs, Police launched extensive drive to destroy illegal poppy cultivation in Bandipora & Ganderbal districts and arrested two persons. According to police spokesman in Bandipora, Police parties of P/S Hajin under the supervision of SDPO Hajin and SHO Hajin along with Excise […]
Srinagar, May 15 (KNS): To ensure that migration of nomads does not create any issue in fight against Covid19, J&K Government has asked all district commissioners to make necessary arrangements for screening of all incoming nomads. “The concerned CMOs and District Sheep Husbandry officer shall coordinate to make the screening process successful,” an official said. […]
The government, fulfilling its commitment towards providing succor to J&K residents stranded outside UT due to COVID-19 lockdown, has evacuated 49218 people through Lakhanpur besides bringing back home 7264 persons through special trains at Jammu and Udhampur till May 15. According to a detailed break up about the figures, Rajdhani from Delhi has brought over […]
JAMMU, MAY 15: Advisor to Lt. Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meeting to resolve to pending issues regarding 400KV Baghlihar-Kishanpur line so that uninterrupted power supply can be ensured to the common masses. Secretary, Power Development Department, M. Raju, Chief Engineer, BHEP, General Manager NHAI, representatives of Power Grid Corporation besides other senior […]